WATCH: “I felt like my time in this world is up,” Rishabh Pant talks about his near-fatal car CRASH in December 2022 for the first time

Rishabh Pant will talk in detail about his accident which occurred in December 2022 in an interview with Star Sports.

WATCH: “I felt like my time in this world is up,” Rishabh Pant talks about his near-fatal car CRASH in December 2022 for the first time

Rishabh Pant during a net session with the Indian team (Image via ESPN)

On the early morning of 30th December, Rishabh Pant was involved in a near-fatal car crash on the Delhi-Dehradun Highway. He was traveling back home to surprise his mother on New Years eve, but apparently fell asleep while driving. He lost control of the car and it skidded for 200 meters before hitting the central divider. The car caught fire, but he was rescued by a bus driver and a bus conductor. 

He suffered injuries to his head, knee, back, and feet, which caused him to stop playing cricket for quite a while. He had to undergo numerous surgeries on his knee, ankle and plastic surgery for his face injuries. 

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Over a year after his injury, he has opened up about the accident on Star Sports. Pant revealed he believed his time in the world was done but thought someone saved him from a worse fate. He also added that he was grateful for a 2nd chance. 

First time in my life, I felt like my time in this world is up. During the accident, I was aware of the wounds, but I was lucky as it could have been even more serious. I was feeling that someone saved me. Not everyone receives a 2nd life. 
Rishabh Pant to Star Sports

Star Sports will be broadcasting their interview with Pant on 1st February. In that he will be speaking in detail about his accident and road to recovery, and hopefully a return to international cricket. 

When will Rishabh Pant return to cricket? 

After Rishabh Pant’s injury, doctors informed him it could take 16 to 18 months for him to return to cricket. Just months after the accident, he began training yet again. He was also undergoing rehab in the National Cricket Academy, Bangalore, working with experts. So far he has been seen batting in nets and recreational matches, but there has been no news on if he’ll be able to keep. 

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Rishabh Pant during the 2024 IPL Auction (Image via ESPN)

Pant is expected to return to the 2024 Indian Premier League, where he will remain as captain. According to Sourav Ganguly, the 26-year old was in great shape and is expected to lead Delhi Capitals. Recently he participated in a net session with the Indian team in Bangalore before the 3rd T20I with Afghanistan.

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